It’s attractive yet functional.  We placed it at the end of our bed.  We store extra blankets and pillows in it.  But it serves two other functions permitting our senior dog easy (unassisted) access to “his” bed where he lounges late mornings as well as a convenient place for us to change clothes, sit down and put on our socks, pants and shoes.  So you see this bench serves three useful functions and yet manages to look great in our room, too!  Thanx, Birch Lane, for the attractive price point!